This is one of those tiny, messy stories that somehow turns into real life. It began with a phone left on a sofa in a cafe. A woman picked it up. She handed it back. Then things got weird—in the good way.
Her name is Azarashi. She is 63. The man is 31. Yes, she is older than him by decades. Yes, he is younger than her son. The internet made a noise. People always do.
TL;DR:
- A 63-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man met by chance in a cafe and fell in love.
- They faced judgment due to their age gap but built their relationship on honesty.
- Their families eventually accepted their love, and they now share a happy and pragmatic marriage.
- They are a testament to the idea that communication and planning are more important than outside opinions.
They saw each other again on a train a week later. They got off at the same stop. They said hi. They talked. Then they kept talking. Every night on the phone. One hour. Two hours. Time flew. It felt easy. It felt right.
Their first date was at Tokyo Skytree. He gave her a handwritten note. It said, “Please be my princess.” Cheesy? Maybe. Cute? Definitely. They started calling each other prince and princess. Small things stuck. Small things mattered.
A month later, they told each other their ages. People online had already guessed. Some said he must be married. Some said weird stuff. To stop the rumors, he showed her his driver’s license. She showed hers. They were honest. Simple.
Family was mixed. Her son liked the relationship from day one. That helped. Her mother-in-law did not like it at first. She is younger than Azarashi. That felt odd to everyone. The mother-in-law worried about kids and the future. But the man did not want children. They talked about it and agreed. Over time, the mother-in-law softened. She even sent flowers and a letter calling Azarashi “princess.” Small steps.
Life after marriage is not a fairy tale. They split chores. Azarashi used to think housework was her job. Now they share the cleaning and cooking. She had to change her habits. It was useful. They plan ahead, too. Because of the age gap, they want to hire a professional caregiver in the future if needed. That’s practical, not dramatic.
People online can be loud. They judge. They guess motives. They worry about health and money and power. But here, both adults chose each other. They planned. They talked. They stayed honest.
My point of view
This story is messy and real. It shows that love sometimes looks weird to other people. But weird doesn’t mean wrong. They communicate. They make plans. They keep their family in the loop. That matters more than anyone’s keyboard opinions.
Age brings real things—health, energy, long-term care. Those things need planning. This couple is doing that. They are pragmatic. They also have fun. And if two adults are happy and honest, who are we to loudly disagree from behind a screen?
Bottom line
A lost phone led to a train hello. A Skytree date led to a nickname. A nickname led to marriage. Now they do the small stuff together. They deal with family. They ignore online noise. They plan for the future. They seem happy. That is enough.
Sources: chiwapara/Instagram.
